Botswana Moves the Gambling Age From 21 to 18 In a Major Gambling Reform

On August 13, 2026, the Botswana Parliament made a major gambling reform, moving the legal gambling age from 21 to 18. The law was approved during the passing of the amendment Bill No. 15 of 2026 after it passed opposition during the committee stage and was retained before it passed its third reading, where 20 … The p…